NRA official says Supreme Court challenge could reshape state assault weapons bans

Gun rights advocates are closely watching the Supreme Court after the justices agreed to hear a challenge to Cook County, Illinois' assault weapons ban.
By ABC 12 at KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News · · 1 min read

Gun rights advocates are closely watching the Supreme Court after the justices agreed to hear a challenge to Cook County, Illinois' assault weapons ban.
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